Bengaluru: Accused slits his throat before judge

Bengaluru, 17 Oct 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: An accused arrested under POCSO Act on charges of raping a minor girl attempted to commit suicide by slitting his throat in front of the judge in the court hall here on Tuesday.

The incident happened at Court Hall 54 of the Sessions Court in the city. The accused has been identified as Vinod Kumar.  Hennur police arrested Vinod Kumar under POCSO Act and on Tuesday, the police produced him before the court for hearing. But Vinod Kumar, who was in confusion and fear about his case, made suicide attempt by slitting his throat.  The police rushed him to Victoria Hospital and admitted him, police sources said.